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UM makes influential university top 100 list:
University of Malaya (UM) has achieved its highest ranking of 87 among the world’s top higher education institutions, according to Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings for 2019.

Announcing the achievement, Education Minister Maszlee Malik said eight Malaysian public and private higher education institutions were listed in the top 1,000 of the annual list. [...]

“UM has broken through the 100th position barrier in the QS World University Rankings 2019, placing it at 87 in the world compared to its previous position of 114 in 2018,” said Maszlee at a press conference at his ministry here.

The minister said Malaysian universities have managed to build a solid reputation despite the declining trend of research funding.

As a result, he said the ministry will continue to support and facilitate researchers working with international partners.

“The new Pakatan Harapan government will also keep to our promise of granting universiti…

SEOUL - From 20th January to 3rd February 2018, 35 delegates represented the University of Malaya on a student exchange program to Seoul, South Korea.

Dubbed as ICE 3.0 which stands for the International Culture and Education Exchange Programme, this is the third time the project has been successfully held under the 1st Residential College, University of Malaya. The exchange program this year is held in collaboration with Sungshin Women's University, one of the top private universities in South Korea.

Under their "2018 Winter Short-term Programme", delegates were given the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural activities such as K-pop dance, wearing the Hanbok, tea ceremony, making bibimbap and facial make-up. Delegates were also given basic Korean lessons where they learnt to read and write Korean characters, also known as Hangul.

This year, ICE aims to become agents of change by empowering youths to take the lead in environmental issues. To achieve this, del…

Getting your first job can be definitely exciting, at the same time a bit nerve-wracking. Although the job security and stability an established company offers is beneficial for long-term careers, a lot of startups are competing for your attention nowadays. They believe fresh graduates are not attracted to the compartmentalized job roles seen in big corporations.

With worthwhile opportunities for neophyte job seekers, they now have the chance to improve and expand their skill set in a shorter span of time. This is especially true for most startups, as employees climb the corporate ladder faster and are assigned several different roles to determine their strengths.

However, will landing a startup job be the ideal choice for you? Figuring out the type of work environment that best suits you is just as essential as which company you want to be a part of. To help you decide which path is best for you, here are the differences between startups and established companies.
Working for a Start…

"Bangunan ini juga belum ada kebenaran untuk beroperasi daripada pihak bomba," katanya.
Dr Hartini Zainudin saying what needs to be said on Facebook: I am furious and outraged.
The tragedy which unfolded and the deaths of 25 children and teachers points again to unsafe premises and aga…

The Malaysian Students’ Technology Conference (MSTC) is a student-led initiative that serves to provide a platform for students to critically discuss and learn more about present-era technological advances and issues regarding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) topics. Under the banner of Young Malaysian Engineers (YME), and in partnership with TalentCorp Malaysia, MSTC 2017 has returned for its second instalment after the previous year's successful inaugural event.

Themed "The Fourth Industrial Revolution" this year, this event aims to provide further insight into the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, which is described to be a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical…

Many of us dream of travelling world, exploring everything that this planet has to offer while embarking on the journey of a lifetime. This may seem like a pipe dream to some but to others, this is dream is transformed into a goal that is well within grasp. I’m talking about students. Studying abroad is one of the most fulfilling life-changing experiences you can ever undertake which is why an increasing number of students are getting involved every year.

So, you’ve planned your destination, you’ve enrolled in your course and you’re getting ready to explore the Great Unknown. Now what? Well, as with all things in life, studying abroad doesn’t come without its problem. To give you a head start so you can make the best out of your experience, here is a list of common problem most migrant students face and how to deal with them effectively.
Feeling Alone
Easily the most common problem with students travelling abroad, it’s easy to feel like you’re an outsider. The people around you may be…

Malaysiakini:
A police report has been lodged against a Mathematics teacher who allegedly heated a metal sharpener and placed it on a pupil's cheek after the boy played in the classroom during lessons. [...]

"He heated up the metal sharpener by vigorously rubbing it on the floor and when it became heated, he placed it on three different spots on my son's cheek. This caused blisters to the extent of the skin peeling off.

"The teacher did not stop there. He also slapped my son several times on the spot where the wounds were," Said claimed.
This is so sickening! This teacher abuser must be sent to jailed on top of banning from ever becoming a teacher again. Glad that the parent has lodged a police report is determined that this incident must be brought to justice.